What To Bring & Expect

WHAT TO BRING AND EXPECT

We have a great deal of information in this section to assist you with an enjoyable weekend. Please take the time to read through the links in this section.

The 24 Hours of Adrenalin offers only over night camping onsite (Friday and Saturday nights), while the town itself (5 minutes away) offers various accommodations.

Parking is limited to one vehicle per team due to the limited onsite parking spaces.

Camping is further outlined in the “Camping” Section. Be sure to watch the weather reports and prepare for the unexpected. Nights are usually cool, especially since people are tired both physically and mentally. Elements a rider can expect to face are dry, hot, dusty, cold, wet and rainy conditions and even the possibility of snow… yes in July, after all it’s the Canadian Rockies.

Very Important

The 24 Hours of Adrenalin – Canmore is hosted at the Canmore Nordic Center Provincial Park (CNCPP). While not a “true” campground the CNCPP provides us with a great open palate to accommodate a large scale event. For those that wish to forgo the weekend camping style (sorry no fires, it’s a park after all) the town of Canmore is only a 5 minute drive. Again parking is limited to one vehicle per team, so take your time and pack smartly. Parking & Camping are further outlined in the “Parking Program” and “Camping” Sections.

Connect with your teammates, family and friends…

Bring Friend’s Team Info: names, campsite (if they are camping) so you can look them up.

Note: Most people like to change out of their sweaty and dirty gear after completing a lap. Bring several layers in order to dress appropriately for variable temperatures.

Plan your meals ahead of time, however the Canmore Nordic Centre Day Lodge does have a cafeteria open for food purchase.

When preparing for the event, try using energy gels and energy bars.

You will need normal foods as well. Bring lots of food. You will be hungry. You cannot survive on energy bars and gels alone. Your body will need sugars, proteins and fat in order to replenish your glycogen stores. When you run out of glycogen you stop going!

Bring foods that you easily digest such as pancakes, pasta, bagels, bananas, etc. You know what’s best for your body to digest easily.

Eat reasonable size portions. Do not overeat between laps. Digestion will make you tired & groggy

Bring & Drink lots of Fluids

Replenishing your electrolytes is the key element to staying hydrated.

Electrolytes. What are they? Electrolytes will enhance your performance by providing your body with necessary sugars and carbohydrates.

The number 1 problem at events stems from dehydration. You can also experience heat exhaustion or even heat stroke if you are not careful

Potable water is available, however drinking water only is not enough to stay hydrated throughout the entire event

Sports Drinks/Electrolyte Replenishment Drinks will be available on the course and in the Transition Zone

Please come prepared with adequate power as the CNCPP is not set up for traditional camping. No power is provided on site other than for our critical event related structures and expo tents.

If you require power you must bring a generator. Certain camping areas are designated for generators. There are no generators in quiet camping zones. Teams who disregard this condition will be forced to turn them off.

Understand your lighting system needs. A neutral charging station will be available, however it’s limited and just a normal electric outlet. Please note that neutral charging consists of several hundred standard power outlets and is not a fast charging system. Use of the neutral charging station is at your own risk. We suggest that you mark your batteries with your name, team number, etc so that they are easy to identify.